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Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco (/ ˈ l uː p eɪ / LOO-pay), is an American rapper, record producer and music educator. Born and raised in Chicago , he gained mainstream recognition for his guest appearance on Kanye West 's 2006 single " Touch the Sky ", which peaked within the top 50 ...
Demarco Lamonte Castle [3] [4] (born June 20, 1981), [5] [non-primary source needed] also known as Gemstones, is an American singer and rapper from Chicago. [6] He is most well known for his affiliation with fellow Chicago artist Lupe Fiasco.
In August 2009, Dee-1 released a Saints-themed song with trumpet player and Rapper Ty Ochsen, titled "Bring Em to the Dome". [19] Additionally, Dee-1 performed alongside nationally touring acts such as Lil Wayne, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Trey Songz, Akon, The Roots, Mýa, The Clipse, Musiq Soulchild, Fat Joe, Lil Boosie, Juvenile, Big K.R.I.T. and ...
Singer, rapper, and producer ... but he decided to work on "Forever," and so he passed the song to his then girlfriend Rihanna, according to Billboard. ... by Lupe Fiasco.
Matthew Santos is a two-time Grammy Nominated pop and folk singer-songwriter, musician and composer, also known as MA/SA. [1] He became well known for his collaboration with Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco on the single "Superstar".
"Kick, Push" is the first single released from Lupe Fiasco's debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. It was written by Lupe Fiasco and Soundtrakk, who also produced the song. It describes a love story between a male and a female misfit skateboarders. It has been referred to as "a needle in hip hop's haystack of complacent songs." [1]
He has influenced numerous hip hop artists throughout his career, including Lupe Fiasco, Jay Electronica, Kid Cudi, and Saigon, and Logic. [ 89 ] [ 90 ] [ 91 ] Kendrick Lamar once mentioned him as a very early inspiration as a young rapper, though Lamar denied being a part of the conscious rap movement. [ 92 ]
"Being from Virginia, you've got acts like Pharrell, Missy and Timbaland, who do come from hip-hop.And you also have that country history as well with Patsy Cline, the Carter Family and Emmylou ...